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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.29, 1,341.72 and 530.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.29, 1,341.72 and 530.18 is: 731.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.29 : 1,341.72 = 530.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.29/1,341.72 = 530.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.29x = 1,341.72 × 530.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.29x = 711,353.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,353.11/972.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.63

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